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Royal Kings Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Lancaster with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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The Royal Kings Arms sits in the city center with a lively vibe. Guests enjoy the outdoor terrace, grab drinks at the bar, or savor breakfast at The Brasserie. The lobby offers a comfortable spot for coffee with high-speed WiFi and outdoor seating available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Single Room, City View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Plus

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
75 Market Street, Lancaster, ENG, LA1 1HP

What's nearby

  • Lancaster City Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lancaster Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Williamson Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lancaster University - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sun Hotel & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atkinsons Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Merchants 1688 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Kings Arms Hotel

Hotel near Lancaster University
At Royal Kings Arms Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 55 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1625
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 138.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 14678339

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Royal Kings Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Kings Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Kings Arms Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Lancaster, this hotel is steps from Lancaster City Museum, Cottage Museum, and Judges' Lodgings. Lancaster Castle and Priory Church are also within 5 minutes. Lancaster Station and Lancaster (XQL-Lancaster Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Royal Kings Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 151 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, friendly welcome , well presented , gorgeous , spacious room , onsite parking us a bonus (didn’t use it) will definitely look to stay here again now I know there is parking , great room facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again

Beautiful hotel close to lancaster train station. Lovely clean room and good breakfast. The lift was fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Good location and clean but old fashioned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness

‘Travellers Rest’

Good Hotel and I would like to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing, the staff were very kind and helpful. The breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel has lots of history and is in the perfect location for everything in the city centre. Our room was small, hot and noisy with the window open (front of the hotel above the main entrance). Ask for rooms at the back of the hotel for a quieter night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was central to every thing wee wanted,girl on reception could not of been nicer and hotel room all though was small was clean and comfortable and had a view of castle wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay. I was
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Royal Kings Arms Lancaster

We had a lovely stay in the beautiful Royal Kings Arms with a view of Lancaster Castle from our bedroom window, very genuine welcome from the lovely staff and management, perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Triantafillos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the accommodation. Not a modern hotel, but has character and it is very comfortable and in a convenient location. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, see you again soon

A great stay, everything we needed with fantastic staff. Room was great, beds comfortable and best breakfast I've had in a hotel for years. Staff were warm and friendly, couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from Rail station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Man Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stays

Great location. Good breakfast. Friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating..the heating had problems but the staff were great put heaters in the room we stayed in ..would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight on a dinner bed and breakfast rate. The hotel staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was nice but the bathroom was in need of an upgrade, that being said it was very clean. Inner was fantastic all meals are homemade to a very high standard not a frozen item to be seen. Breakfast again was a good. Very central to the centre of Lancaster. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central for our sight seeing trip in Lancaster. The two door lift is great. Breakfast was lovely. Our room was warm, with ensuite bathroom, very hot water and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here 3 times short walk from the station! Stayed in room 205 which is at the rear of the building so nice and quiet away from the city traffic noise! We always book DB&B excellent value, the hotel seemed quieter than previous visits. Pre-dinner drinks were very very limited as bar person said they were waiting for a delivery actually only Guinness on draft & beer fridge almost empty! My partner & I both choose the soup which was delicious he had chicken curry which was an large portion together with trimmings I choose seafood
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely and the building has some nice old touches. The bar area and restaurant are nice but the rooms although clean could do with some updating. I stayed ina standard room wich was functional and cleanly decorated but the bathroom was a little dated. I would stay again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy, but the shower didn't work, no water pressure to the upper floors, and heating you had limited control over.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied

Not worth the money, top floor at 68 years old , Not for me , room a bit shabby in need of renovation, Very noisy from the road , Will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the short distance from the railway station & shops. We didnt like how the door was difficult to lock. We also think arrangements for brealkfast should be stated @ the beginning of your stay as on our first morning we ended up with a cold brealfast from the buffet which we later foubd out had been set out since 5.30a.m. in the morning!!. We also later found out that you had to order your breakfast when you needed it.On a brighter note the staff were brilliant & couldnt have been more helpful & pleasant. There was a very noisy rock group on @ the pub across the way so we were grateful that they stopoed playing @ 10.30p.m. All in all not a bad place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and smooth check in. The location is excellent and you can walk everywhere. The street below is noisy and we had to shut the windows despite the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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